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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.22, 4,065.34 and 658.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.22, 4,065.34 and 658.22 is: 987.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.22 : 4,065.34 = 658.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.22/4,065.34 = 658.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.22x = 4,065.34 × 658.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.22x = 2,675,888.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,675,888.09/2,710.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.33

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